Law Week Colorado has established a handicapping spot on its web site that discusses potential candidates for the state Supreme Court justice who will be appointed to fill the spot being vacated by retiring Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey.

So far, a few people have told the publication they are undecided as to whether they ought to apply. They include Morris Hoffman, Denver district judge, Brooke Jackson, Jeffco district court judge, and Don Quick, district attorney in the 17th judicial district.

Others have said they’re out. And still others are keeping mum. It’s an interesting list that will surely grow and morph as candidates seriously consider the job and the vacancy committee gets closer to its deadline late this summer for submitting names to the governor, who will fill the slot. Stay tuned.

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.